Ultra Mobile PC

Three is a Magic Number

info@santry.com — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Three monitors are the way to go and thanks to my Q1 I am there. Basically I have three monitors, two hooked up to my workstation, and one on the Q1, then on my Vista workstation I have win2vnc hooked up to control my Q1 from the workstation keyboard. I created a wallpaper for the PCs to make one long scene between all three monitors for the atheistic feel.

Looking under my desk, I really need some cable management.

HID Drivers for the Q1

info@santry.com — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

I know, I barely blog anymore, but my time has really been limited. I just had to post about the new HID drivers available for the Q1. CTitanic has worked to get some beta drivers made available for us Q1 owners, and believe me this turns the Q1 into a very usuable machine. It is worth going through the install.

Your Chance to Get a Samsung Q1 for $699

info@santry.com — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Woot is at it again selling refurb'd Q1s at $699 during this woot off, now is your chance to get a UMPC on the cheap.

Daily Tech: The Current State of the UMPC

info@santry.com — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

DailyTech covers the current state of the UMPC market. The article is a rehash of issues we already know:

Battery life
Cost
Performance
3G connectivity

Hands on with the Intel UMPC

info@santry.com — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

SlashGear has some pics and video of the Intel Prototype UMPC. It is kind of an ugly device, but the keyboard pull out appears to be handy to have (even though keyboards on UMPCs really aren't needed). Check it out...

Hands on with the Q1 Ultra

info@santry.com — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Brighthand.com has a great overview of the new UMPC coming from Samsung. The review has loads of pictures of the Q1 Ultra.

More Ultra Portables

info@santry.com — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The UMPC like platform is the topic of the day at CEBIT.
You have the Flybook with its pull out keyboard, camera, and more portable features.

Another player is Digital Cube's G43, one of the smallest UMPCs going to be available. It has a 4.3 inch screen and a mouse pad built into the device.

ASUS UMPC Round 2

info@santry.com — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

More companies are announcing their second generation UMPCs. Asus has announced their second go at the UMPC form factor. This one has a keyboard. The specs are similar to their R2H UMPC that came out last year, the major change is the inclusion of the keyboard.

"Unofficial" Vista Drivers for the Q1

info@santry.com — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Taken from the OEM CD for the new Vista Q1P UMPC, now available for your downloading pleasure.

Samsung Q2 - Is Q1 Ultra

info@santry.com — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The word is the Q2 will be known as the Samsung Q1 Ultra. This UMPC has side finger pads for typing, although I find for most of my use I use the stylus. I do have the keyboard which is nice when I need to use the machine on the road, but when I'm in the house I primarily use the device for media and my finger or stylus works just fine.

UMPC Comparison List

info@santry.com — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Over at the UMPCPortal.com they added a new feature to the site for comparing the various UMPCs on the market. Check it out...

A FlipStar UMPC

info@santry.com — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Here's another entrant into the UMPC market. FlipStar has a clamshell like design and has a full qwerty keyboard for your typing pleasure.

Samsung Q2

info@santry.com — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Engadget has an inside scoop about the upcoming Q2 from Samsung which is the next generation UMPC device. Personally I think it looks a little crammed with thumbkeys built into the sides of the device. It sports a little more hard drive space and more power on the CPU. Check it out.

Samsung Q1P Vista Released!

info@santry.com — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Looks like drivers for our Q1s should be here shortly. The Q1P with Vista has been officially released. According to today's press release:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announces its newest Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) model, the Q1P for Windows Vista, which is Samsung's first UMPC to qualify for Windows Vista certification.
Since the Q1P and the Q1 differ in basically just the CPUs, we should start to see the drivers available on the Samsung site. We can only hope for HID drivers.

Another UMPC to Enter the Market

info@santry.com — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Engadget is reporting that Gigabyte is looking to unveil a UMPC with a slider keyboard at CeBIT next month.

Nothing really stands out as far as the specs go except the C7-M processor.

Q1 Firmware Update for Vista

info@santry.com — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Not yet available on the US download site, but the European driver site has a new firmware posted for Vista compatibility for the Q1.

Get Your Ink On

info@santry.com — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Over at Ultra Mobile PC Tips, you can learn how you can get your Ink Tool button back in Microsoft Office. A simple registry entry is all it takes.

Boxwave Flexiskin Review

info@santry.com — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

CTitanic a UMPC blogger and frequent poster at the OrigamiProject.com forums, has a review of the Boxwave Flexiskin for the Samsung Q1. The review has a good overview of the skin and plenty of pictures for you to view.

I considered the skin, but it doesn't look like it could accommodate the extended battery on the Q1.

Read the review...

TabletKiosk Requests Your Help

info@santry.com — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Via GottaBeMobile.com:

It appears TabletKiosk's warehouse was robbed of a large amount of UMPCs and Tablet PCs, and are asking the community to be on the lookout for the thieves trying to fence the items on eBay, classified sites, and anywhere else. Here is the request from Gail Levy of TabletKiosk:

The Tablet PC and UMPC fan base is often referred to as a community. This is why I am reaching out to the online Tablet and UMPC fan base so that we can all respond in a unified front.

On Sunday, February 11, the TabletKiosk warehouse in Torrance, CA was robbed. The thieves stole a considerable number of Sahara Slate PCs, eo v7110s and eo v7210 units.

We are working with the police to catch the perpetrators and retrieve the stolen units and are exploring every possible avenue. This is why we are asking for assistance from the Tablet and UMPC community who often uncover significant information about Tablet PCs and UMPCs online.

The stolen units are both pre-configured and configured units as well as some customers’ personal machines.

If you find information about any eo UMPC or Sahara Slate PCs for sale which seem too good to be true, I would appreciate if you would send the information to my attention. A reward will be provided for the person who provides us with information leading to the culprit.

Gail Levy
TabletKiosk
gail@tabletkiosk.com

UltraSync v2.0 Released

info@santry.com — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Are you a UMPC owner, a desktop owner, and maybe more PCs that you want to Sync? Did you load up Vista only to find some apps no longer work? Now you can sync up your Vista devices using the newly released UltraSync version 2.0.

Product Features

File/Folder sync

Outlook folder sync (messages, contacts, calendar, tasks, etc.)

Browser favorites sync

Sync Selection Profile Editor

Deletion Tracking

Overwritten/Deleted file recovery

AutoSync (automatically start sync process when the PC and its partner PC are connected via wired/wireless LAN)

Skin Selector (decorative skin selection for the UltraSync UI)

More info...

Innowell's Uren A1 - UMPC for Your Car

info@santry.com — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Innowell's Uren A1 car UMPC runs a Windows XP, sports an AMD LX800 processor, with a 7" screen. Top those features off with a SiRFStar III GPS chipset with HSDPA and you're always sure to find your way home. No information yet on US availability.

ArtRage 2 for UltraMobile PCs (UMPC) Released

info@santry.com — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Paint and sketch on your UMPC. ArtRage 2 has been released for the UMPC.

ArtRage 2 for UltraMobile PCs sells US$19.95. For more information about ArtRage 2 for UltraMobile PCs including full features, screen shots, and comparisons with other versions of ArtRage: http://www.artrage.com/artrageumpc.html.

OQO Model 2 with Integrated EVDO from Verizon Launched Today

info@santry.com — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

OQO Inc., today announced that OQO is now offering the model 02 computer with integrated EV-DO Wireless WAN capability compatible with the Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess service.

"This collaboration with Verizon Wireless is another important step forward in realizing our vision of Anytime/Anywhere Productivity," said Bob Rosin, senior vice president of marketing & alliances, OQO. "Ultra mobile computing is about taking the same access to information and applications that you have at your desk, and putting it in a package you can carry with you all the time."

The OQO model 02 computer with embedded EV-DO capability features unprecedented mobility at only 5.6" x 3.3" x 1.0" in size, just 1 pound in weight, and with ergonomic backlit keyboard and TouchScrollers; flexibility with a full docking station and support for dual external displays at up to 1920 x 1200 pixels through digital (HDMI/DVI) and analog (VGA) video interfaces and OQO DisplaySense technology; and power with up to 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, shock-mounted 60GB HDD with active drop detection, and compatibility with standard PC-based applications. Starting today, the model 02 may be ordered with Windows Vista(TM) pre-installed.

The OQO model 02 with embedded Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess capability is now available to order at www.oqo.com/store , through OQO's enterprise sales team, and through channel partners. For more information, please visit www.oqo.com.

Home Automation for the UMPC

info@santry.com — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Hugo Ortega, a fellow MVP (of the Tablet PC type), provides you with some screenshots of Autonomic's Home Automation Controller software for your UMPC. It allows you to control your Media Center, and other home equipment from your UMPC. Check it out...

Dell UMPC Rumor

info@santry.com — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT

The latest rumor is Dell is going to produce a UMPC that has a little more power than the current offerings. The idea is to enable better game support for the portable.